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Judge resentences Lyle and Erik Menendez to life

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Erik and Lyle Menendez resentenced to 50 years to life, opening the door for possible parole, judge rules

A judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, ruling Tuesday the brothers will be eligible for parole. The brothers have been serving life without parole for the killings.

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Judge Resentences Erik and Lyle Menendez, Making Brothers Eligible for Parole — and Possible Freedom

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Judge re-sentences Lyle and Erik Menendez, making them eligible for parole

Judge resentences Menendez brothers over 1989 murders

Judge Michael Jesic's ruling in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez paves the way for the brothers' release on parole.

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Judge reduces Menendez brothers' murder sentences, putting them a step closer to freedom

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Will the Menendez brothers be released? What to know as resentencing hearing begins

Menendez brothers eligible for parole after re-sentencing in 1989 shotgun murders

A former corporate lawyer at two large U.S. law firms pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges stemming from his failure to pay federal income taxes.

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Family asks judge to free Menendez brothers at resentencing hearing

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Menendez Brothers Resentenced, Now Eligible for Parole After 1989 Double Murder

Resentencing Brings Menendez Brothers One Step Closer to Freedom

After serving more than three decades behind bars for murdering their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez are now eligible for parole.

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The Menendez brothers had their sentences reduced. What's next?

Anamaria Baralt, left, cousin of Erik and Lyle Menendez, left, gets a hug as she leaves the courthouse after the brothers' resentencing hearing Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. Credit: AP/Damian Dovarganes LOS ANGELES — The 1989 shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in Los Angeles gripped the nation.

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Lyle Menendez wishes 'peace' to anyone 'in pain' on Mother's Day

Days ahead of the start of their resentencing hearing, Lyle Menendez posted a cryptic Mother's Day message as he looks to see life outside of prison walls for the 1989 murder of his parents.

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Family members ask for release of Menendez brothers at re-sentencing hearing in Van Nuys

They are universally forgiven by our family. They deserve a second chance at life.,” said cousin Anamaria Baralt.

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Menendez brothers' attorneys call cousins, ex-judge and ex-inmate to testify for their release

On the first day of Erik and Lyle Menendez 's resentencing hearing Tuesday, their cousins, a former judge and a former fellow inmate took to the witness stand to testify that the brothers were not only rehabilitated but helped others.